The biggest shock in my life was when my parents told that I had to continue my studies in India. I was broken for a moment after hearing the bad news. As, I came from abroad, adjusting in another place was difficult. I had a tough time to stay without my parents as I was staying in by uncle’s house. It was hard and the most uncomfortable transition I ever had, from full time AC to current cuts, from sleep filled with dreams to sleepless nights with mosquito bites, from lively chitchats to loneliness. Initially my school days were horrible filled with tears in eyes thinking about the nostalgic moments in my school abroad. Later, on I got many lively and joyful friends and inspiring teachers. I started loving my days of my life. I decided than to face the situation and enjoy every moment of life. Now, I feel the same way as I was there. Big and hearty thanks for all those who brought a turning point. Thanks to those who helped me to overcome the challenges – my mom who has given me a big opportunity, my aunt for getting me an admission in a wonderful school, my class teacher and vice-principal who counseled me and brought a change in my thoughts and brought solution to my problems. I am sure this transition would help me reach success and I would make my parents feel that they had taken the right decision and I promise to make them proud.
BLESSY BIJU
XI A
I used to be a very different person until my 10th grade. Suppose I am f(x) now I used to be f(x-1) before. I used to be myself, the true me past a year ago. Now things that go around me is so weird, which I had never experienced before. Thought would never moreover; it hit me hard, hard enough that I had to change my whole way of thinking and the way I behave with others. I was not able to concentrate in what I wanted to and I became a mood-swinging person. My mind never thought what was going in present; it was jumping from thoughts to thoughts that I was not able to control. I did not make any good company here, was not able to gel with people around me. I felt left out and lonely. No soul had cared about me. I did not find a person to share my thoughts. No one understands what I am going through and all the difficulties I have been. I always wanted to share my thoughts and feelings to another person, but I end up communicating to myself. I enjoyed being alone and used to talk to myself when I become sad. I wanted to be unique and famous, which I could not. “Everything has changed or it’s me” this question was frequently popping on my mind. All my dreams are being flushed and I was not able to do what I wanted to. I lost all my hopes in life. I was motivated but not in the way, I am supposed to be. The only thing that had changed within me, the change that I liked was I had developed a lot of confidence and lost the fear of talking in front of a crowd. I have learnt how to use myself. Moreover, as I mentioned before, the only person who understands me is ‘me’.
DENNIS ASIR
XI-B
When I was writing my 10th board exams, I had a thought of taking commerce group. Because it had no science, no practical and it will be easy to score internal marks. Once the board exams were over, after a month my parents asked me which group would you want to join? I said commerce. My mother advised me that there are only few opportunities and careers in commerce. My score was good in the board exam. My parents asked me to choose biology-maths group. In addition, it had so many opportunities. I said okay and opted for it. When I received my books, I was scared seeing the vast portion in biology, volumes of chemistry and physics. I did not know whether I could survive in this (Bio-Maths) pond. Initially it was so difficult for me to cope. I felt guilty for choosing this group because of my parents’ words. It is not their fault. I did not have any idea about my career. I thought that I should have chosen commerce group.
Now, 1st term i.e. 5 months is over. Now I realized my parent’s words. Now I feel very comfortable for choosing this group. I generally love biology. Now, I realized that there are many trains (Careers) available for me. I can climb into any of the train. Even though it is difficult, I have confidence in myself that I can survive in this pond and come out with flying colours.
This transition was uncomfortable initially but now it is comfortable and more loving!
MANJUSSHRI.B
XI A